Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles
— Recall Campaign #25V864000
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 82 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
25V864000
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 12, 2025 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 25V864000 |
| Units affected: | 82 |
- Description:
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2025-2026 GLE 350 4MATIC vehicles. The center rear seat belts may have been installed without the child seat protection function and fail to lock a child restraint properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and FMVSS number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Consequeces:
- In the event of a crash, an insufficiently restrained child has an increased risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 6, 2026. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2026010003.